US - A Play by David Persiva

About the Play

“If you could go back and know about all of me... everything - every single thing that you

know now... would you still have offered me that beer?”

‘Us’ is a tale of love heartbreak hope and devastation within a single relationship. Exploring the differences between the first half hour and last half hour of a relationship processing the various stages of love is perhaps one of the most important things that will happen within our lives. Confronted with the realities of navigating a romantic relationship truths are laid bare - the person you’d initially paired up with or thought you knew years down the line is someone you no longer see yourself growing old with. ‘Us’ swings through the motions of a duo we’re all too familiar with.

An exploration of the initial stages of a relationship vs the latter part‘Us’ is a tender observation of this relatable facet of life.

The debut production of Us premiered at The White Bear Theatre in Kennington to critical acclaim across the board and sell out shows.

Credits



Written By: David Persiva

Performed and Directed by: Eklavey Kashyap & Bishakha Thapa

Collaborative Producer: G5A

Creative Producer: Abhishek Giri

Produced by: Snob

Intimacy Workshop: Anushka Parashar

Special Thanks: The Company Theatre Atul Kumar Simon Blakey Mohak Pajni Poojan Chhabra Shivam Khanna Vidushi Chaddha

About Snob

Snob is more than just a craft beer company.

Snob is a platform for creativity culture and self-expression. We aim to collaborate with indie artists musicians theatre performers and creators to bring unique performances and content under the Snob name.

Our first such venture is Us by David Persiva a theatre production set to be performed at G5A on March 22nd. At Snob we believe that beer is an experience that brings people together sparks conversations and fuels artistic expression. Whether through a meticulously brewed pint or a captivating performance we are here to change the game one bold creation at a time.

About the Artists

Eklavey Kashyap trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with a degree in Acting (M.A). He also did a residency at the Shakespeare's Globe.

He has extensively worked in the UK and India with prestigious companies like Dundee Rep Theatre (UK) Bard in the Botanics (UK) The Company Theatre (India).

Bishaka Thapa is a self-taught actor with experience in both theatre and screen. Her work spans multiple acclaimed productions showcasing her versatility. Her work demonstrates versatility dedication and a deep passion for storytelling making her a dynamic performer in both mediums.

About the Writer

David Persiva is a writer actor and musician from London. David’s debut play US first received an industry table read in January 2022 performed by

Jessica Brown Findlay and Alfred Enoch. A fringe production opened in February 2022 to critical acclaim and received a revival 6 months later. The production received a standing ovation award nomination. For screen David is a regular writer for Anna Barbara Films in Los Angeles including story contributions to their upcoming comedy feature film HOW TO MAKE HER CHEAT starring John Cleese.

Come join us at the warehouse for an amazing performance of US!

Host or Publisher G5A Foundation For Contemporary Culture